Winter Driving Made Comfortable and Rewarding

We offer a range of 4x4 vehicles ideal for car hire for snow conditions, providing extra traction and confidence when driving on icy roads. These vehicles are perfect for winter car rental in areas expecting harsh weather.

Winter tyres are fitted as standard in countries where they're legally required during the colder months. In the UK, our winter car hire vehicles come with all-season tyres. But you can request winter tyres on rental cars for snow driving in mountainous regions.

To have a safer trip on winter roads, you can consider add-ons like snow chains. These are attached to the drive wheels and grip the snow and ice on the road and stop your tyres from skidding. Cars can also often get stalled in winters, especially during heavy snowfall. For your safety, add our 24x7 roadside assistance if you face any such emergency.

Winter tyres are compulsory in Italy from November to March, and several other European countries require them during winter months. You can get winter tyres as part of your car hire in countries like Switzerland, Italy, France, Austria, Germany, Spain, and Finland, with availability and pricing varying by location.

Winter tyres provide improved handling and stopping distances in snow, ice, and wet conditions below 7°C, making them ideal for general winter car rental. Snow chains offer additional grip specifically on snow or ice and attach to your drive wheels in pairs. Car hire with snow chains is perfect for mountainous routes during your winter road trips.

Anti-freeze diesel additive is recommended for winter car hire in extremely cold conditions, even as low as -20°C. It prevents diesel from freezing and helps you avoid costly road assistance or repairs, covering your first tank for up to 500km of winter travel.